Ask This Old House | Tool Box, Smoke Detector, Valve (S16 E2) | FULL EPISODE

Tom teaches a young fan how to build a tool box; in Charlotte, Scott installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; Richard diagnoses a leaking temperature and pressure relief valve and installs an expansion tank to fix it.
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Ask This Old House | Tool Box, Smoke Detector, Valve (S16 E2) | FULL EPISODE
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[@omzig18]

Lord please don't ever let tom silva die he is a real treasure amen.

[@jamedlock83]

lmao. That's one prayer God won't answer. . Everyone will die eventually.

[@poeticthoughts06]

Tommy is the MAN!!!! As a father, the excitement in the little girl's face put a tear in my eye.

[@chrisgrandpre6063]

Amen to that brother

[@ricoramjet6523]

What about Boys learning some skills?

[@Subangelis]

@@ricoramjet6523 - No one said they couldn't.

[@desireeespinosa3954]

Me too

[@twatts1523]

I love it!!!! My dad was the same way. If I was interested, he would let me apprentice whenever he was working on projects or fishing. Really endearing video!

[@Tractorman-xj4gt]

Tommy is THAT guy - the grandfather who patiently teaches your kids HOW TO DO and MAKE USEFUL STUFF - most excellent !! (Be like TOMMY !!)

[@SupraRy]

That was one of the sweetest little girls I have ever seen. I hope my daughter's turn out to be so well mannered and behaved as her.

[@mattmax11]

The way she grows is all on the parents.

[@christopherharpster9330]

That little girl is the sweetest! I'm glad my son is following along in my steps and next year will be starting in votech for electrical! I've been teaching him a few things I learned throughout the years, and I'm quite the proud father!

[@boldcitymike]

There are few things in this world that make me as happy as seeing Tommy work with kids and seeing the pure joy in that little girls face while working with tools!

[@cameronbateau6510]

How are these are a few things in this world that makes you as happy?

[@johnlebzelter4208]

Tommy is always great and was especially awesome with that little girl.

[@Joetime90]

I'd love to work with Tommy. I think I can learn a lot from him. We need more people like him teaching kids and young adults that being a tradesman is respectable, and having a DIY attitude with basic skills should be a necessity like cooking and cleaning.

[@josevelez7539]

Love her sparkly eyes and her big smile full of joy and pride. Priceless!

[@conleykennedy]

Too cute, Tom working on the tools box with the 4th grader. Makes me wish I was home or king with my grand kids.

[@davidcarlin3850]

Tommy. Immense respect and appreciation for you. Thank you for so many years of your inspiration and teaching

[@Bobherry]

This old house has inspired me to study Commercial and Residential HVACR. I graduate with a degree in it in april.

[@poeticthoughts06]

👌

[@cantcurecancer]

Keep at it man. Pick up some odd jobs along the way and you have a solid resume for anything you want: company handyman, family-owned business, or your own thing.

[@justinl.3587]

Awesome! Best of luck in the future.

[@larrybrowning6754]

Best show ever!!! Future apprentice I hope. Looking forward to doing teaching my grandchildren how to build things. First one is 17 months old so I got a little time to prepare.

[@ryancousins]

I teach woodshop and I think she’s better at hammering in a nail than I am.

[@jeremyedowd]

Ritchard did a great job asking about lifestyle and water use instead of just looking at parts. Very thorough troubleshooting.

[@mladyhazel]

oh my god I know I'm late seeing this but Tom is such a sweetheart. He made that little girl so happy by teaching her and encouraging her. Tom, you're such a sweet soul. Rock on Katherine!!! Build yourself a house 🙂

[@TheMityquin]

Putting that little girl on your show is why I love TOH! It warmed my cold, cold, heart.

[@cpt.oblivion]

She's a better tradesmen than a lot of adults I've worked with

[@masterbond9]

its really sad. the guy im working with now, while he is a skilled worker, it feels like hes talking down to me no matter what i do or say, so i just dont really have the motivation to do anything that would help us work quicker. his self-proclaimed observation skills have yet to determine that im doing it on purpose, even though i do hint at it a few times a day, but its barely been a week. The foreman already knows what im capable of, as i helped him start the job. on the other hand, i did somewhat carry another journeyman who was in the business for 30+ years. I was a 1st year apprentice at the time. i was working with him so he wouldnt steal every single ladder on the less than 3000 square foot jobsite, or pull out 50 feet of drag line from the bucket. i was one of the few people that had the patience to work with him, and was one of the very few who he hadnt managed to piss off or just creep out

[@cpt.oblivion]

@@masterbond9 if you can manage to maintain half of the positive attitude that this little girl has then you will rise to the top, and that right quick. I am living proof that there is tons of cash to be made, but you have to start and maintain a heart like this child. Her positive attitude is so inspiring. As a boss, I know that her positive attitude can carry her through the most challenging projects life can throw at her. Boss's must be very careful not to accidentally break this spirit, because if you do, it can be almost impossible to rebuild.

[@masterbond9]

@@cpt.oblivion Yea, i realize that, and while there are a few guys ive worked with i cant stand, i try to limit interactions with them as much as possible, but im on a crew with 4 other people, so I'm kinda stuck with this guy for the time being.

[@fvalencia3494]

She has more talent than Kevin

[@daleleibfried8648]

Words out of mouth

[@andrewlake9228]

This was incredible. A very much so worth while watch. Not only for the education but the heartwarming delivery.

[@martindurkin8837]

I love these videos with Tommy and the kids she is the sweetest little thing and good on the job!

[@romanmaksymow853]

What a little sweetie she definitely gonna be something one day great job Tom

[@christoskettenis880]

This is very exciting, seeing a young person (boy or girl, it doesn't matter) being interested in the trades. As a teacher in both secondary and higher education, I am fully in favour in people getting educated, become practical and think critically. As a polymath, I am a DIY enthousiast, as it promotes independence and increases confidence in one's self. And the reason is my father. When me and my brothers were growing up in the 90's, it was he who exposed us to homeimprovement, DIY and practicality, by letting us assist him in tasks around the house and various jobs, after he retired from the army. Also, we used to have a small workshop in the basement of our house with various tool we learned to use on our own, including stick welding! Well done to the little one aspiring carpenter.

[@Wild_Bill57]

So adorable, that smile made me miss my daughters even more than usual.

[@dessertman1181]

Tommy with that young lady was awesome what a great project

[@nicholaswright7802]

Tommy is a hero. The little girl is so happy.

[@bradenwelch1967]

I wish Tommy was my grandfather lol.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

The funny thing is that Richard's grandson already has Richard's hair growing in including his hairline LOL

[@kathyweigelhi-lophotovideo2984]

As a daughter my father, an electrician, taught me so many handy skills. He never told me this work is only for boys and his unbiased mentorship has enable me to pursue many professions that were male dominated and my life has been fulfilling. Even though he has passed years ago, his love has followed me throughout the years. This video brought a tear to my eye.

[@taoufix6915]

American carpenters : we practice fractions with our tape measure.

[@michaelderamo1115]

As a firefighter I'd rather see a standalone CO unit in homes. Just because they work better when they are down low.

[@dtemp132]

This is untrue. CO has been shown to mix evenly in air: healthybuildingscience.com/2013/02/22/carbon-monoxide-facts/

[@brandonvenditti]

Exactly

[@justinbowman4591]

Karen just about went to sue the home inspector over the smoke alarms again! Lol

[@christieperry4361]

My grandpa and dad showed me tools, and how to use rhem and respect them as a kid. I know how to do certain things now, Tommy reminds me a lot of my late grandpa. I even ordered s Silva Bros shirt. Love TOH

[@jamedlock83]

I'm a dad to a daughter as well. This is awesome

[@eurotech5316]

Tom your awesome , that girls smile is precious.

[@twatts1523]

OMG, I cannot like this video enough!!!!! All kids need this type of education. It’s so much easier to comprehend the concept of fractions when you can actually put them to practical use. Also, it’s great to see this young lady learning her way around a shop. When I was in 8th grade (in 1982), I transferred to a public school, where I wanted to choose Shop as my elective class. The advisor said, “oh no, that’s only for boys. You must take Home Economics”. Even after I explained to him that I had just taken Home Ec the previous year at my private school, he still insisted I register for Home Ec. Don’t get me wrong, I love cooking and sewing, but I really wanted to learn about woodworking. Oh well, over the years of buying several fixer upper houses, and with help from my father and brother (and of course This Old House), I have learned so much. This channel is invaluable!

[@morningglory7279]

I like the segment with the young girl, that kind of super-basic stuff means I can learn lots of things, too.

[@chaflay]

Tom is the man!

[@fvalencia3494]

I have heard Richard say that when running gas or water lines it is always best to have fewer connections because the chances for a leak increases. Lately i have seen him using pre-threaded gas pipe up to six feet. Wouldn't it be better to run longer pipes like they used too even if they have to thread them or soldering copper connections instead of shark bites, I know they are trying to be faster but when it comes to gas or water piping i am sure the customer wouldn't mind paying for the extra cost of threading gas lines and/or soldering water lines, i know i wouldn't mind especially if there is kids living in the house. If anyone out there reads my comment please let me know what you think. Thanx

[@andydsimmons]

Great show and loved the tool box project.

[@vind4514]

Every kid can build Tommy you’re the best and I wish I can meet you because I really and I’m says cause I want to meet you because I watch your videos all the time and I really love to build😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@alimaleki217]

Does it make sense to spend $120 on a single combined smoke/carbon monoxide detector ($840 for a house with seven) if you have to throw it out after five years?

[@Pyth110]

It does if it saves your life.

[@mezi99360]

Google says it's ten years between replacing the second gen Nest Protect

[@robertoler3795]

well done Tommy superb

[@ricoramjet6523]

How about maybe baking some cookies with this child. [Perhaps you have grandsons?]

[@stevenshiller1600]

Brookside Estate needs a upgrade with Coaxial cables, Coaxial sprinters, cable box, security system The Internet, Satellite dish, a new Smart KITCHEN APPLIANCES, a smart TV, a VCR PLAYER UPGRADE & NETGEAR Wi-Fi connection.

[@LeoDodier]

If there was a way to give more thumbs up, I would’ve done it, really nice video.

[@sharkysmachine9248]

Metal Shop, Wood Shop and Automotive Shop were available when I went to school.

[@silver1fangs]

He really should have soldered those pipes

[@drsdre]

CO is heavier than air. A ceiling detector detects the poison gas when the room is fully filled and this is too late. Better to have a dedicated CO detector underneath the device with a flame.

[@greggoff4990]

Perfect.

[@stevenshiller1600]

Vivian's house needs a upgrade with Solar panels, Coaxial cables, Coaxial sprinters, SDTV Box, Satellite dish & POW Cell battery.

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

those detectors are ~160 bucks each kinda expensive to replace every 5 years

[@queencitysirens8755]

Nice!

[@karenrhjackson1331]

AWESOME

[@benkeysor7576]

That kid has nicer and better tools than me! LOL

[@roullacontopoulos4943]

Consider Katherine your next gen apprentice 🔨

[@TheGonzace]

I wonder if they had to fix any smoke damage from lighting those matches over the smoke detector. ,💨

[@ShadowzGSD]

su cute, and already knows how to use the tools, did not really need much instructions. she should star in more videos.

[@dorital.a.c]

wow bueno para la casa yo guiero uno👍

[@ianmcfadden689]

I think if I was able to work with Tommy I would be smiling just as much as that girl lol maybe more 😄 🤣

[@peehandshihtzu]

WTF Tom, not gonna teach her to use a power saw but then gives here chisels. Mixed messages, LOL :)

[@SparkeyDogfish]

You may have given me a clue to why the pressure relief valve on my coal boiler leaks. There is an expansion tank and a new feed water valve. I also have a pressure reduction valve on the house water supply. Oh, I just realized that’s not it. The high pressure would need to go through the feed water back to domestic. That is not it. So anyway what could it be? I run at about 20 psi. When the coal boiler gets cranking the pressure slowly rises until the valve leaks.

[@TeeJay_757]

I bet that little girl's Christmas list this year is going to have a miter saw on it

[@ScantPear]

I want to install a commercial system in my house

[@sdjnwhyNZ]

With those set of tools, this little girl can start being a subcontractor doing finishing lines. (from a registered carpenter)

[@daleleibfried8648]

I would hire her.

[@alimaleki217]

Tommy's apprentice is super cute!

[@AR-cp5dz]

Calm down. She's 10.

[@brandonvenditti]

@@AR-cp5dz He must be Joe Biden 's alter ego.

[@habibzia4406]

Aww it so cute baby 💋💋💋💋💋😍🥰🥰🥳😘

[@CommomsenseSmith]

So now everyone has bought these smart thermostats etc. Now we find out that utility companies can take control of them and have in a few states to avoid brownouts etc. What should people do now?

[@stephane184]

I had Google Nest years ago and they threw false alarms. Had to return them. For the price of 1 Google Nest alarm I can get a 3 pack of Kidde smoke/CO with voice alert.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Dear Ask this old house, Modern smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are mounted on the ceiling of houses, this does not make sense to me because smoke gathers at the top of a house so putting them on the ceiling is the best place, but carbon monoxide is heavier than air so this should be at ground level not ceiling? But they are in the same device.

[@AR-cp5dz]

Carbon monoxide doesn't sink or rise, it mixes with air.

[@KhmerH20]

@22:37 shouldn't the expansion tank be positioned in such a way that the user can access the pressure valve at the bottom? i'm new to home maintenance stuff but that doesn't look right.

[@sanchezisrael23]

Idk when the added electricians but that lady wanted Scott. It happens to us electricians...other trades don’t understand.

[@chibbyylol]

Jonny sins back at it again

[@gsettlemyre]

Do you have the make and model numbers of those smoke/CO detectors, need to replace mine, slightly older than the ones in the video? Thank you for sharing this important video...

[@benkeysor7576]

They are likely discontinued by now and replaced by something newer. These episodes are likely about 2-3 years old if they go the same as TOH being posted on here.

[@chasemichaelpaulson]

Probably connected with Nest, or one that can integrate to that system

[@jcvord]

They are called Nest Protect. They come in both wired (as represented in this video) and battery only models. They cost around $120 each, so a bit pricey. store.google.com/us/product/nest_protect_2nd_gen

[@feinschmegga]

Sad to see the third wire being capped and replaced with wireless. Why not use it if it's already available

[@alexshuparski]

It pains me to see another plumber who is supposedly well experienced using shark bites, and supporting a heavy expansion tank nonetheless.

[@ericr2zz]

the expansion tank is resting on the hot water tank. that should take all the weight off any fittings.

[@birdpump]

Hello this

[@bigchew3149]

..lol. She Hammerd That Nail n Beter Than a Lot of Men ..lol.!

[@jkadoodle]

I know college graduates that wouldn’t know what half of 1.5 is

[@maazali827]

watch at half speed its hilarious

[@birdpump]

Haha

[@nestor8369]

1.5x or 1.75x

[@maazali827]

@@nestor8369 0.5x

[@nestor8369]

@@maazali827 👍

[@Abi-yt4te]

You think I'd make a good ballerina? You do? EEEEEUUUUUAAAAAHHHHHHHHH

[@sharpshooter012345]

You wanna hold that saw like you would with M&P15

[@tybeers6009]

Imagine having smoke detectors. Couldn’t be me😅😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@ayeayerontx]

Lol I understand why he did it this way, but he could have let her use that 2k dollar miter saw to get that full TOH experience.

[@pianofry1138]

Yeah. She's a little too young for a miter saw. Give it another year or two (probably the time I comment this) and she should be old enough to learn.

[@TootieProduct]

When he was explaining the smoke detectors she looked so lost

[@joeholmberg250]

🤣🤣

[@brooklyner6]

So what’s the name of the smoke detector used ?

[@ellmatic]

I know this is three month old comment, but I am fairly certain that is the Google Nest Protect smoke alarm.

[@daveribbons3050]

😂😂😂😂 can't even replace a chirping smoke detector. Which probably was the battery backup. Let's replace all the detectors. $$$$ later 😂😂😂 I bet she can't even load a dishwasher. ! Good luck on turning down that racket when you can't find your phone. 😂😂🤣

[@justinwoods240]

Wow another old video

[@Transit_Biker]

No masks. Still, nice to see.

[@justinwoods240]

TransitBiker true

[@fvalencia3494]

The part i don't get is when Richard says that it was that the homeowner retired, but before he retired and lets just say that they were both at work all day (8hrs) wouldn't it have leaked out of the pressure relief valve. The homeowner says he gets up later doesn't run the water like for about 4 hours after his wife uses the water. Another thing is why is he using the shark bite fittings, those things are only good for temporary use

[@lemmykilmister9852]

🏡 🤔

[@jeffreyrichardson]

a girls own math test jodi welch brecht clean and dressed scott andrew impressed

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

The bad side of smoke detectors- most people take them out! They are too sensitive, cant even cook or make toast without making those thing scream!

[@SHalto142]

CO is heavier than air so I want the detector down low.

[@dtemp132]

This is untrue. CO has been shown to mix evenly in air: healthybuildingscience.com/2013/02/22/carbon-monoxide-facts/

[@SHalto142]

Thx dtemp132. Science moves on

[@diegolara3527]

Soy chileno y no entiendo nada ajsjs

[@tharakaperera6400]

She is sooooo cute man :')

[@ronkol28]

whar a sweetheart

[@richiegrey5377]

Tommy 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐😷

[@DustinPlatt]

I get annoyed when my smoke detector beeps when I need to change the backup battery. I couldn't imagine having those new smoke detectors while I'm cooking. My house starts blaring The Purge horn and then my Nest doorbell camera picks up my neighbors dressed as killer rabbits.

[@HAMRADIOJOE4178]

CUTE KID

[@jeffreyrichardson]

arturo fuente mint jody mike welchs instant don trumps contestant

[@MarbledPaladin]

I wonder why there are so many wires where the smoke detector connects and I sure hope this is all copper, I don't like the silvery color of some of them (I sure hope it is not aluminium/aluminum)...

[@likethewind888]

I hate the “internet of things”